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CCTV Reveals Final Moments Before Premanand Maharaj Disciple's Fatal Vrindavan Fall
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 14:38
CCTV Reveals Final Moments Before Premanand Maharaj Disciple's Fatal Vrindavan Fall
- •A 33-second CCTV video shows Deepak Lodhi, also known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, sitting on a rooftop for 11 seconds before suddenly standing up and jumping from a building in Vrindavan.
- •Another disciple was seen climbing towards the rooftop, but Rasik Dulari Sharan jumped before they could reach him.
- •Police are investigating the incident at Gau Kripa Kunj and questioning other disciples, while also examining CCTV footage to understand the sequence of events.
- •The incident has led to significant changes at Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram, including the indefinite suspension of final initiation ceremonies and scheduled visits for blessings.
- •The ashram has also changed dress rules for initiated disciples in Vrindavan, asking them to wear regular clothes instead of traditional yellow and white attire, leading to a visible reduction in visitors.
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The 33-second CCTV video shows 25-year-old Rasik Dulari Sharan sitting on the rooftop for about 11 seconds before suddenly standing up and jumping from the fourth floor of Gau Kripa Kunj in Vrindavan.
Starting October 1, Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram indefinitely suspended final initiation ceremonies and stopped scheduled visits of disciples seeking blessings from Premanand Maharaj. Additionally, initiated disciples must now wear regular devotee clothes instead of traditional yellow and white attire.
Premanand Maharaj is currently staying in seclusion at an ashram located in Belvan, Mant.
